How do I configure HTTPS (HTTP with SSL encryption) settings on my ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system?

To configure HTTPS:

1. Select System > Settings > Services.

2. Click the HTTPS button.

The HTTPS settings screen displays.

3. Configure the HTTPS settings as explained in the following table:

Item	Description
Enable HTTPS	HTTPS cannot be disabled. The local admin page requires HTTPS to be enabled.
Port 1	Cannot be modified. Port 1 is reserved for your ReadyNAS system.
Port 2	Modify to allow HTTPS connections over a port other than the standard 443. Changing the default HTTPS port requires enabling port forwarding of the port you choose on the router. See the port forwarding instructions provided with your router.
SSL Key Host	Configures the hostname used for your ReadyNAS system to generate its SSL certificate and then creates a new SSL certificate. NETGEAR recommends that you update this field to match the current IP address of your ReadyNAS system and then generate a new SSL certificate to avoid future certificate errors from your web browser. In this scenario, it is best to have a fixed IP configuration for your ReadyNAS system so that the certificate remains valid. Also, if the WAN IP address configuration is DHCP, NETGEAR recommends that you use a Dynamic DNS service to access the ReadyNAS through a persistent fully qualified domain name provided by a DDNS service provider rather than through an IP address.

4. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

This article applies to the following ReadyNAS and EDA storage system models:

Last Updated:07/07/2025 | Article ID: 23100